Jason Rezaian

Diplomat: Iran has no plan to swap detained Post reporter

The report comes as Rezaian awaits a verdict in his closed-door espionage trial in a Revolutionary Court in Tehran, a case widely criticized by the U.S., press freedom organizations and the Post. He reportedly faces up to 10 to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Trial wraps up for Washington Post reporter held in Iran

The trial that has been condemned by the newspaper and press freedom groups.

Jason Rezaian's lawyer, Leila Ahsan, submitted a 20-page defense brief at the start of Monday's session and provided an oral defense during the hearing, she told The Associated Press. 

Rezaian also spoke in his own defense, she said. She declined to provide details, citing confidentiality rules surrounding the trial.